Mechanical Site Manager

1st Step; Tetford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Mechanical Site Manager for a commercial project in Thetford. The ideal candidate has a strong Pipefitting background, with proven experience managing large commercial projects for Tier 1 contractors. Responsibilities include overseeing mechanical installations, ensuring safety compliance, and liaising with teams on site. This is a contract position set to begin in March 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Tier 1 M&E Contractors on commercial projects.
• Must come from a Pipefitting background.
• Ability to oversee plantroom packages.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with colleagues on timeframe and labour requirements.
• Respond to mechanical issues as they arise.
• Oversee direct labour and mechanical subcontractors.
• Complete mechanical safety audits.
• Maintain effective health and safety systems.

Skills

People management

Proactive thinking

Organizational skills

Literacy skills

Education

City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Services

CSCS

SSSTS/SMSTS

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Site Manager - March 2026 - Contract. 1st Step Solutions are working on behalf of a Tier 1 M&E Contractor that have a requirement for an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to join them on a new commercial project in Thetford.

You must have previous experience working with a Tier 1 M&E Contractor on large Shell & Core CAT A commercial projects and come from a Pipefitting background, with experience overseeing plantroom packages.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with colleagues and supervisors on timeframe and labour requirement.
• You will be required to respond to mechanical issues as they occur.
• Gather information about the mechanical installation and all potential surprises.
• Oversee direct labour or mechanical subcontractors.
• Complete mechanical site safety audits and mechanical completion paperwork.
• Ensure safe working practices and mechanical safety rules are followed by plumbers on site.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed as required.
• Reporting on a daily basis with site issues or progression.
• Assist teams with resolving matters arising.
• Identify corrective actions and implementation of countermeasures to maximise productivity.
• Ensure relevant materials and consumables are identified, sourced and delivered in a timely manner to minimise project disruptions maintaining records and controlling stock.
• Maintain effective health and safety systems, including completion of risk assessments, method statements, toolbox talks, etc.

Requirements

• City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Services or equivalent
• CSCS.
• SSSTS/SMSTS.
• Good literacy skills.
• Proactive thinking with an enthusiastic character.
• Well organised and able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent people management skills